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RESOLUTION NO.9D-=
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF ASHLAND
SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION OF THE MT.ASHLAND SKI AREA.
WHEREAS, the Mt.Ashland ski area Is an economic asset to the City of Ashland and to the
C I T Y O F A S H L A N D k C I T Y H A L L citizens of the Rogue Valley;and
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m.ww..rm.em,man, WHEREAS, In order for the ski area to remain economically viable,the construction of additional
intermediate skiing facilities is absolutely vital;and
December 5, 1990 WHEREAS, Alternative No..6 of the current Draft Environmental Impact Statement(DEIS)
addresses all of the water supply concerns expressed by the City in earlier proposals.
DEC 1 4 'M as follows:
1. The original location of the septic tank and drainfield was within the Ashland
Watershed. These facilities are now proposed to be located on the South-facing
slope,outside the watershed.
2. The original location of the expanded parking area would have concentrated
drainage near a watercourse and made It difficult to deal with oil or gasoline
Mr. Steve Dietemeyer spills. The new proposal places the perking area near the Poma Lift and it would
Forest Supervisor - be'outsloped%thereby preventing the concentration of water and allowing any
Rogue River National Forest petroleum to dissipate with rain or snow melt.
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Medford, OR 97501 3. The 1987 DEIS proposed terminating two of the new ski runs at the base of the
Re: DEIS - Mt. Ashland East fork of Ashland Creek. These runs have now been moved to 5900 ft.
elevation away from the East fork and no runs would cross Ashland Creek;and
Dear Mr. Dietemeyer:
• Finally,the amount of sediment expected from the development under Alternative No.
The Ashland City Council at its regular meeting held on November 20, 6 which could ultimately reach Reeder Reservoir has been reduced to only about.25
1990 vote' unanimously to endorse Alternative No. 6, and urges the cubic yards(A tons),an insignificant amount
U.S.F.S. to expedite approval of this project so that construction can
begin this coming Spring. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Ashland as
Attached is a Resolution of the City Council expressing its official follows:
position of strong support.
SECTION 1. That Alternative No.6 of the DEIS released on October 26, 1990 by the Rogue River
Very truly yours, National Forest is hereby endorsed by the City of Ashland.
ristrator SECTION 2. That the USFS Is hereby urged to expedite the approval of the final EIS so that
construction can commence on the proposed facilities et the earliest possible date.
City The foregoing Resolution was READ and DULY ADOPTED et a regular meeting of the City
cc• Mary Smelcer, Ashland Ranger DlsCouncil of the City of Ashland on the 7n"' day of 7���. .(.�L�, 1990.
Glen Menzie, Ski Ashland Nan E. Frank)
City Recorder
SIGNED and APPROVED this day of vv , 19W.
Patricia Ackfin
Acting Mayor
SITE-SPECIFIC REVIEW AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF
MOUNTAIN FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS
FOR THE
MT. ASHLAND SKI AREA
DECEMBER 21 , 1998
MT. ASHLAND ASSOCIATION
ASHLAND. OREGON
Mt. Ashland Ski Area
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INTRODUCT1ON.r
As detailed specifically and programmatically in the 1991 Mt. Ashland Ski Area Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and related Record of Decision, July 3, 1991, Mt.
Ashland Ski Area(MASA) proposes to implement a variety of on-mountain facilities
improvements. Projects being proposed for site-specific review and approval include: construction
of a new chairlift and associated skiing terrain within the western portion of the special use permit
area, an additional on-mountain skier service facility, a surface lift providing novice access to the
proposed runs, additional parking and necessary supporting infrastructure. All proposed projects
are within the MASA existing U.S. Forest Service Special Use Permit Boundary.
The proposed upgrades represent the logical progression of development at MASA and are
specifically designed to complement and enhance the current skiing facilities. The projects will
provide greatly needed novice through intermediate skill level skiing terrain as well as some
additional advanced skill level skiing terrain and significantly enhance skier service facilities at
MASA. Additionally, the proposed upgrades will allow Mt. Ashland Ski Area to effectively
accommodate the growing public demand currently experienced.
Implementation of these projects will be dependent upon the time required to conduct the site-
specific environmental analysis and the availability of construction capital. Ideally, construction of
one or more of the projects could take place in the summer of 1999.
It is the intention of this project proposal to remain within the scope and context of the 1991 Mt.
Ashland Ski Area Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and related Record of
Decision,July 3, 1991. The following information is provided to demonstrate the consistency of
the proposed projects with the FEIS.
Chairlift C6 was approved for development to the north of the area known as the Bowl (FEIS
project#13). Approved for construction as a four passenger chairlift,approximately 4,350 feet in
length, the base terminal would originate at roughly the 5,900-foot elevation level, with the top
terminal located at approximately 7,200 feet elevation. Along with the development of the C6 lift,
four additional ski trails were approved for construction. Additionally, an over-the-snow route,
providing emergency egress,was approved connecting the base of the Windsor chairlift to the
bottom terminal of the C6 lift(FEIS project#13).Additional skier services facilities were
approved, in a combination of modifications to the present Lodge and Rental Shop buildings, and
construction of new buildings,though not specifically at the location proposed in this document
(FEIS project#5). Extension of the existing construction/maintenance roads,allowing access to the
C6 lift top terminal,was additionally included in the FEIS (FEIS project#2). Similarly detailed
within the FEIS, was the construction of additional, domestic-use, water storage capacity(FEIS
project#21). Although the FEIS left the design specifics to be determined during the construction
phase,a tank capacity of approximately 40,000 gallons was discussed in the approval.
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MASA proposes to install the C6 chairlift within the western portion of the special use permit area.
Proposed as a top-drive, quad chairlift, this lift would be approximately 4,500 feet in length, have
a base terminal elevation of roughly 5,925 feet,and a top terminal elevation of approximately
7,150 feet. Associated with the construction of the C6 chair would be the addition of
approximately 81 acres of new novice to expert skill level skiing terrain. Constituting a 72 percent
increase, the proposed terrain enlargement would combine with 111 acres of existing ski trails to
provide approximately 192 acres of total terrain at MASA.The new runs would provide
approximately the following skiing terrain, by skill level.
TABLE 1: TERRAIN DISTRIBUTION BY SHILL LEVEL
'��iQt 1EVEL�a� "EXISTIN�A'CRESi''�PROPOSED�ACRES;� T'07AC'~'`A'�RES
-- - Beginner - — ---- Z - -- I - --- -- - --- - --- 2- -
Novice __ 6 _ 28 34
Low Intermediate 24 —� 17 42
Intermediate_i 8 __ 11_ 1_8_______
Advanced Intermediate _ 46 � 11 __ __ 57
Expert I 25 14 39
TABLE 2:TERRAIN DISTRIBUTION BY PERCENT OF TOTAL ACRES
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Beginner 2% 1% 20A
Novice 66% 18% 13%
Low Intermediate 22% 22% 20%
Intermediate 7% _ 10% -� 35%
Advanced Intermediate 41% 30% 20%
Expert 22% 20% 10%
*Overall Skier/Rider Market for Western North America,Sno.engineering,Inc. 1998
The design of the proposed ski trails has incorporated natural openings wherever possible and,
including the chair line,would require approximately 73 acres of clearing.
Enabling emergency egress and providing skier access, a new Skiway is proposed connecting the
Tempest ski trail to the proposed Run 9. The Skiway would connect to Run 9 approximately 600
feet uphill of the base of the C6 lift,have a linear distance of roughly 3,400 feet and would be
cleared to a width of approximately 30 feet. Enabling access for novice skiers from the base of the
Comer and Windsor lifts to the Skiway, a surface lift is proposed just south of the existing ski trail
between Tempest and the base of the Windsor chairlift. This surface lift would be approximately
700 feet in length and have a vertical rise of roughly 90 feet.The lift would be a rope,fiber, or
cable tow.
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Augmenting existing on-mountain skier service facilities, a new Skier Services Building is
proposed for development near the top of the C6 lift on a moraine near the base of the Bowl. This
facility would be located to allow skier access from the C6 lift, the Upper Dream ski trail,and from
the Bowl. The Skier Services Building is proposed as a two level chalet style structure with a
building footprint of approximately 2,900 square feet and a terrace footprint of approximately
1,450 square feet accommodating about 80 seats indoors and an additional 80 seats on the terrace.
Due to its location on the hillside, the lower level would have less usable space than the main floor
and, along with the use of native rock in the facade, allow the building to have a low profile,fit
into the hillside and be esthetically compatible with the natural surroundings. Initial development
would likely be smaller and provide only toilet facilities. The facility would ultimately be
developed to the size proposed above to provide skier warming and offer restrooms, food and
beverage services, ski patrol, and storage facilities.
Construction and maintenance access to the Skier Services Building and the top terminal of the C6
lift would utilize existing summer work road to the maximum extent possible. However,two new
sections of work road are proposed in order to connect existing segments. Extending from the top
of the Comer lift to the west of the Romeo ski trail,approximately 1,000 feet of new work road
would connect the existing segment at the top of the Comer lift with a section which currently
extends from the Romeo trail to the Upper Dream trail. Additionally, approximately 1,120 feet of
new work road would be constructed connecting the existing segment at the Ariel chairline to the
C-6 top terminal site.The 320 foot existing section between the Ariel chairline and Dream ski run
would be returned to natural contours and revegetated.The work road would be approximately 12
feet in width, with grades averaging approximately 16% (minimum 001o, max. 21%)and be
accessible to small 4 wheel drive (pickup) trucks,ATVs, and construction equipment such as
tracked excavators. It would have a primarily natural surface with small crushed rock used in
some areas for soil stability. Erosion control measures such as water dips and bars, rock armoring
and revegetation on fill slopes would be incorporated into the design.
Power for the C6 lift and Skier Services Building would be buried within the work road and would
route from an existing feed located on the east side of the Dream ski trail to the C6 top terminal and
Skier Services Building. Water would be supplied to the site via a potable water pipeline buried
within the work road. Wastewater would be conveyed to the approved treatment plant near the
Knoll via a system incorporating an underground pumping tank(approximately 1,000 gallon
capacity) adjacent to the building with grinder pumps,approximately 4,600 feet of High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) sewer line buried in the maintenance road which would join the sewer
pipeline at the junction of the Ski Shop and Main Lodge pipelines. Safeguards, such as use of
pressure grade pipe and level sensors with central alarms, would be incorporated to the same
standard as the approved pipeline from the present facilities to the plant.The previously approved
wastewater plant will provide ample treatment capacity for the wastewater produced at existing-and
proposed facilities.
Fulfilling the need for additional domestic water for all facilities,an auxiliary or replacement water
storage tank is proposed to be located in an existing excavation located just uphill of the Comer
chairlift upper terminal. Proposed for underground construction,this tank would increase total
capacity to 25,000 to 40,000 gallons.
Enlargement of the present lot is proposed for development of additional parking capacity. The
access road south of the Sonnet lift area would be widened on the north and south sides to provide
approximately 200 additional automobile and four bus parking spaces, as well as a guest drop off
area near the base of the Main Lodge driveway. Parking surface area would be increased by
approximately 2.3 acres, within a total project area of 33 acres.The existing road surface in this
area is .5 acre.
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The purpose of implementing the proposed projects is to increase and enhance recreation
opportunities at MASA. Specific aspects of the purpose and need are detailed below:
1. The majority of the proposed improvements were originally approved within the 1991 Mt.
Ashland Ski Area Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), and related Record of
Decision,July 3, 1991. Proposed projects which were not specifically identified in the FEIS
have been designed to remain within the contextual scope of the FEIS approval. Preparation of
this environmental analysis fulfills the direction within the Record of Decision to complete
site-specific environmental analysis prior to implementation of facilities approved
programmatically in the FEIS.
2. Currently, the variety of terrain offered at MASA does not reflect the predominate demands of
the recreating public. Novice and intermediate terrain is inadequate which is unappealing to
skiing groups and families with varying skiing abilities. Similarly, providing additional
intermediate terrain is more attractive to the rapidly growing snowboarding segment of the
market. Development of the`C6' lift and associated terrain will significantly improve MASA's
terrain balance,filling the need for intermediate terrain and making the ski area more appealing
to the moderately skilled public.
3. Frequently, MASA's ability to host special programs and competitions is limited by available
terrain and the need to accommodate the general skiing public. Increasing the total available
terrain would allow additional opportunities to offer these special programs and competitions,
particularly for local youth, while maintaining adequate skiing opportunities for the general
public.Additionally, increasing the available terrain would allow MASA to provide other
various attractions such as snowboard terrain features, which require greater open spaces and
lower trail densities.
4. As a portion of the community's 1991 purchase of the ski area, MASA committed to ensuring
the long-term economic viability and longevity of the publicly-owned facility. Complementing
trail variety, enhancing on-mountain skier service facilities, increasing vertical drop, and
enhancing the quality of the recreation experience will assist MASA in the attainment of an
economically sufficient,community-owned ski area.
5. The proposed improvements have been designed to provide high quality recreation
opportunities while minimizing effects to surrounding resource values. This has been
accomplished by focusing the scope of the project on the key elements necessary to
significantly enhance the quality of the skiing experience offered to the recreating public.
6. The ski industry is a highly competitive, market-driven business. Skiers make decisions about
where to ski based upon the quality and value of the overall resort experience provided. The
proposed facilities improvements are necessary for MASA to remain responsive to the
consumer's increasing qualitative and recreation demands, particularly given the variety of
skiing terrain, the growing availability of on-mountain skier service facilities and efficient lift
systems offered at other resorts. By implementing the proposed improvements, MASA will
continue to competitively attract skiers in the Southern Oregon/Northern California market.
Mt. Ashland Ski Area
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CON STRU.,G,A,ON=ANDOPERATIONS
Creation of a detailed construction and operations plan requires completion of the environmental
analysis process and decision by the Forest Service as well as additional research, engineering and
permit acquisition by the Mt.Ashland Association.The following description of planning and
design work and proposed construction methods is based on work done to date, best management
practices, measures and methods discussed in the Mt.Ashland FEIS and extensive experience at
Mt. Ashland. All construction would meet State,Federal, and ANSI code requirements.Applicable
permits would be obtained.
SKI RUNDESIGN;
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As stated in the Purpose and Need, the planning and design work resulting in this proposal was
completed with the objective to produce the highest quality recreational opportunities while
minimizing effects to the surrounding environment.As much as possible, ski runs and trails were
designed along the fall line on ridges,maximizing use of open dry meadows where possible. This
allows trail preparation which generally does not require terrain modification. On the traverse trails
(such as the Skiway and the upper portion of Run 12) where modification would be required to
produce a useful trail, some side slope will be left(minimizing the cut), with drainage patterns
designed and rocks carefully embedded on the downhill side of the trail and the cut areas
revegetated to minimize runoff erosion. In addition, the Skiway has been designed to avoid many
of the larger trees and groves along its route by varying its pitch and width as required to meet this
objective.
BASEAREA CREEKiCROSSINCDESIGN
Ski trails were also designed to avoid wet areas,reducing potential effects during construction.
The crossings of the creeks near the base of Run 12 are located in an area where there is
significantly less surface water as compared with locations up or down stream. Extensive
evaluation by a team of hydrologists,engineering geologists, botanists, soil scientists, and ski run
planners has resulted in a run design which minimizes wetland impacts, and requires a single
bridge across the middle fork of the east fork of Ashland Creek approximately 180 feet east of the
C-6 base terminal site.The bridge is proposed to be the width of the ski run (50 feet) by 60 feet
constructed with a wooden deck, a steel frame, and concrete supports. As designed there would be
no part of the structure contacting the wetland.The bridge supports would be located in upland
areas adjacent to the creek,and the decking would be spaced to allow sunlight to penetrate for
adequate photosynthesis for vegetation underneath the structure. The bridge would meet capacity
requirements for skiers, snow grooming equipment and anticipated snow loads, and the opening
(area underneath)would be suitably sized to carry any anticipated creek and/or debris flow without
obstruction. Bridge materials would be generally inert(such as cedar decking).The smaller creek
approximately 75 feet to the east of the bridge site would not require a bridge.The compaction of
the snow surface by skiers and snow grooming equipment should provide adequate coverage of
this small creek.There would be no grading or heavy equipment use in wetland areas.Timber
removal would be accomplished via helicopter.
Additional Information Provided in Appendix II.
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SKIaTRAIL CONSTRUCTION`
Trail preparation would typically require tree removal and maintenance of a low vegetation level to
allow sufficient snow cover for winter use. Construction methods would customarily include
cutting stumps just above ground level, retention of all ground vegetation, with numerous tree
branches left for composting. Also, smaller diameter trees would be de-limbed and secured
horizontal to the fall line as a guard against erosion. While most of this work would be completed
by hand, an excavator(low ground pressure tracked vehicle) would be used to place some of the
logs on the fall line slopes.Additional ski run preparation would require cracking the above-
ground portions of granite rocks with explosives in certain areas.A small compressor would be
towed along the middle of the novice and intermediate level runs as required. Drilling would be
completed with a portable drill attached by rubber hose to the compressor to avoid the need for
lateral movements by the tracked vehicle. Most cracked rocks would be placed in low positions by
hand with some larger rocks requiring movement by excavator. In addition this equipment would
be used to construct traverse trail areas as needed and place rocks on the downhill side of these
areas for erosion control.An excavator would be utilized only on novice through advanced
intermediate level runs.
Along the Skiway, areas with less than 12% side slope would only require tree removal. In areas
with a greater than 12% side slope, construction of the Skiway would include an earth cut area of
up to 7 horizontal feet,a 10010 side slope area of approximately 16 feet, and a fill area of
approximately 7 horizontal feet. As discussed above,final design will incorporate alterations of
width and slope in order to avoid many of the larger trees and groves along the route.
The first and foremost use of the timber material from the ski run areas would be utilization for
erosion control and as a long term source of organic materials for soils production. Commercial
grade timber above and beyond these needs would be removed and utilized by local mills. Due to
steep slopes, sensitive soils, and lack of adequate haul roads in the area, helicopter yarding would
be utilized for the vast majority of the timber removal. Minimum soil disturbance would be of
utmost consideration. Many areas to be logged will have very light slash loadings due to low
volume/acre. In these areas slash will be lopped and scattered by hand.The excavator discussed
above would be used in areas of heavy slash where hand piling is not feasible. The excavator
would be used to compress concentrations of tops and limbs and do some piling. Lateral
movements would be minimized due to soil disturbance concerns. Where concentrations of slash
prevent safe skiing/grooming operations in other areas, hand piling would be utilized. Slash piles
would be burned when weather and burning restrictions allow.
The net result of this type of run preparation is maintenance of all existing ground vegetation,
addition of placed organic materials for erosion control , and the addition of organic materials for
soil building.
Additional Information Provided in Appendices VIII AND IX.
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CI 4!"NO SURfACEsLIFT CONSTRUCTIONINFORMATION`
The excavations required for the top and bottom lift terminals and lift towers would typically be
completed by excavator in areas where equipment access is possible. Excavation in many of the lift
tower locations would be completed by hand,occasionally assisted by small charges where large
rocks or bedrock are encountered. Excavated materials be used in the Skier Services Building
construction and for reducing ski run side slope in the area between the top lift terminal and the
building.Typical lift terminal and tower excavation details are provided in the Appendix.
Most of the lift components and concrete for foundations for the terminals and towers would be
flown in by helicopter. Some small components for the top terminal and upper lift towers would be
transportable on the work road. The terrain in the surface lift area will require modification(cut and
fill) to provide an even uphill surface for the lift track.The surface lift area would involve removal
of a minimal number of trees due to utilization of existing open areas.The components for a fiber,
cable or rope tow typically consist of small concrete anchors at the top and bottom, with the drive
and return components and bullwheels sitting on the snow surface tethered to the anchors.
Additional Information Provided in Appendix VI.
SKIERSERVICES BUILDING CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION;
This facility would be sited primarily on the north side of the Bowl's terminal moraine to avoid
potential avalanche runout zones in the Bowl. A review of the historical records shows that no
avalanche deposition has reached higher than 213 up this moraine since the inception of the ski area
(and associated avalanche control procedures) in 1963,though there is some evidence that
deposition may have reached the top antecedent to that. Should conditions dictate that a there is
potential for a large slide with or without a controlled release, several relatively simple operational
methods area available to both protect the structure and avoid building occupation during the pre-
control period.
The excavations required for the Skier Services Building, water and sewer pipelines would
typically be completed by excavator. Concrete for the Skier Services Building and terrace
foundations would be delivered to the site by helicopter or via a concrete pumper where access
allows. Other construction materials would be delivered via helicopter or the work road as
appropriate. Native rock used in building or terrace construction would be limited to that obtained
from required excavations, work road construction, and ski run preparation.
Additional Information Provided in Appendix 111.
PARKING AREA:
Development of this site would involve excavating on the north side and filling on the south side of
the access road immediately east of the present parking lot entrance. Construction would
incorporate extensive soil stabilization techniques such as those utilizing geofabrics or FEII FikerT"
retention devices,drainage patterns to prevent slope erosion and the rock armoring of the fill slope.
To allow the parking area to be esthetically compatible with the natural surroundings, the project
has been designed to retain the majority of trees on the south slope, retain the natural rock
outcropping west of the present parking lot entrance, and incorporate plantings into the fill slope.
The present road and parkling lot are included in the Oreon Snow Park System, and this proposed
area would be completed to those standards.
Additional Information Provided in Appendix V.
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INFRASTRUCTURE<,ONSTROGTION INFORMATION
The excavations required for water storage tank, water pipeline and sewer line would typically be
completed by excavator. Potable water and wastewater pipelines would be permitted by and
installed according to regulations of the Oregon Health Division and Department of Environmental
Quality(DEQ).
Additional Information Provided in Appendix VII.
REVEGUMPON INFORMATIONT
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extensive research and testing and worked with the Forest Service to develop successful methods
of reestablishing native vegetation.
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Department of Service National P.O.Box 520
Agriculture Forest Medford,OR 97501-0209
File Code: 1950 NEPA
Date: January 15,1999
To: People Interested in the Proposal to Expand the Mt. Ashland Ski Area
I invite your involvement in the analysis process for a Supplemental Evironmental Impact Statement
(SEIS) for the Mt. Ashland Ski Area(MASA).
The SEIS will supplement the Mt. Ashland Final Environmental Impact Statement(FEIS) and Record of
Decision(ROD) released in 1991. That decision established a programmatic Master Plan for future ski
area expansion. In March 1998, the Mt. Ashland Association (MAA) submitted a proposal to the Forest
Service (based on the 1991 Master Plan) to implement a variety of ski-area facilities improvements within
the MASA. A refined proposal was submitted in December 1998. The Association leases the operation
from the City of Ashland, holder of a Forest Service Special Use Permit for the MASA.
The SEIS will include analysis and disclosure of several proposed actions:
• Consideration of new information or changed circumstances associated with the programmatic
decision on the MASA Master Plan made in 1991.
• A Forest Plan Amendment to adjust the management allocation boundary from the 1990 Rogue River
National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan to that associated with the 1991 Record of
Decision for the MASA.
• Site-specific project analysis based on the MAA proposal to develop a portion of the 1991 Master
Plan.
The Supplement to the 1991 FEIS will focus on those aspects that are now changed or different or are in
need ofan update, correction, or disclosure in relation to the selected alternative as documented in the
1991 ROD. The Supplement will not re-open the decision for expansion based on the Master Plan that
was made in 1991.
PURPOSE AND NEED FOR THESE ACTIONS
MAA Proposal:
As identified in the 1991 FEIS and ROD, current ski-run ski variety at MASA does not reflect the
predominant demands of skiers and snowboarders. Novice and intermediate skiing terrain is inadequate,
particularly for groups and families with different ski abilities. MASA's ability to host special programs
and competitions is limited by the available terrain and the concurrent need to accomodate the general
skiing public. Increasing the total available terrain (including additional novice and intermediate ski runs)
would provide more opportunities to offer special programs, particularly for local youth, while presenting
increased run variety for the general public.
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As a main component of the community's 1991 purchase of the ski area, MAA committed to ensuring the
long-term viability and longevity of the publicly-owned facility. Expanded trail variety, longer ski runs,
improved on-mountain skier service facilities (parking, food service, warming hut), and an enhanced
recreation experience would assist MAA in the attainment of an economically sufficient,
community-owned ski area.
Forest Plan Amendment:
The primary purpose and need for a Forest Plan Amendment is to make the 1990 Forest Plan land
allocations consistent with the decision reached in the 1991 Ski Area ROD and Ski Area FEIS. The 1990
ROD/FEIS for the Forest Plan stated that "the decision to expand the Mt. Ashland Ski Area is a
site-specific decision which has its own concurrent analysis. That site-specific decision and its effects are
not part of this analysis" (LAMP page IV-3). When the 1991 Ski Area ROD approved expansion, the
Forest Plan was not amended to reflect that change. This amendment would provide site-specific
consistency between the Forest Plan and the Ski Area FEIS.
1991 Master Plan Update and Revision:
The primary purpose and need for the update is to analyze and document aspects of the Master Plan that
have changed (such as run locations and additional facilities), review and analyze previous decisions and
currently proposed actions based on current policy and regulation (such as the Northwest Forest Plan and
the Endangered Species Act), and disclose and analyze information that was not previously discussed
(such as an action within an inventoried roadless area).
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
The proposal submitted by the Mt. Ashland Association for site-specific review includes the following
projects, which will be described as the "Proposed Action" in the forthcoming Draft Supplemental EIS;
(all proposed projects are within the existing Special Use Permit boundary). The legal location description
is T. 40 S., R. I E., sections 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, and 22, W.M.,Jackson County, Oregon:
Ski Lifts and Runs: The "C-6" chairlift (identified in the 1991 FEIS) would be installed within the
western portion of the Special Use Permit area. This lift would be approximately 4,500 feet in length,
with each chair holding four customers. Associated with "C-6" chair construction would be the addition
of approximately 81 acres of new ski trails, primarily of novice and intermediate skill level terrain. A
short sdrface lift, approximately 700 feet in length, would be installed between the existing Ariel and
Windsor chair lifts.
Building: A two-level chalet-style skier services building would be constructed near the top of the "C-6"
lift at the base of"The Bowl" ski run. The building ("footprint" of approximately 2,900 square feet")
would accommodate approximately 80 seats indoors with an additional 80 seats on an outdoor terrace
("footprint" of approximately 1,450 square feet).
Road: Two new sections of primitive access road (approx. 2,100 feet) are proposed in order to connect
with an existing road segment (which would require reconstruction). This proposal would allow
construction and maintenance access to the skier services but and the top terminal of the "C-6" lift.
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Utilities: Underground sewer, water, and power lines lines would be located under the proposed road.
An auxiliary or replacement water-storage tank would be located in an existing excavation located just
upslope from the Comer chairlift upper terminal.
Parking Lot: Parking-lot capacity would be expanded by approximately 200 spaces along the Mt. Ashland
Access Road adjacent to the east entrance of the current parking lot. Development of the site
(approximately 3 acres) would involve cutting on the north side and filling on the south side of the Access
Road.
These projects include refinements and changes based on input received from the public and Forest
Service specialists since the March 1998 proposal.
YOURINVOLVEMENT
The environmental and social analysis for this SEIS is now starting and I welcome and encourage your
participation. Please note that I will be the Responsible Official for this project(as required by law). I
have designated Linda Duffy, Ashland District Ranger,to (1) guide the interdisciplinary team that
is analyzing the project and (2) lead all public participation. Here are a few ways to participate in
the planning process:
• Pick up a copy of MAA'S proposal at the Ashland Ranger District.
• Call Linda Duffy to schedule a personal conversation with you and your friends, neighbors, and
co-workers to discuss issues, concerns, and ideas.
• Attend the public meeting tentatively scheduled for March 3, 1999 to learn current and accurate
information about the project. Exact time and location will be announced.
• Provide written or faxed comment to Linda Duffy. You may also comment via email to project
coordinator Steve Johnson.
• Check the Rogue River National Forest Home Page for updates. Although not set up at this time, I
plan on devoting a portion of the web site to the Mt. Ashland Project.
Addresses:
• Linda Duffy, District Ranger
Ashland Ranger District
645 Washington St.
Ashland, OR 97520-1402
• Phone (541)-482-3333
Fax (541)-858-2402
email sjohnson/r6pnw rogueriver @fs.fed.us
website www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue
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PLANNING PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Mt. Ashland Ski Area Expansion Project
DECEMBER 1998
Mt. Ashland Association (MAA) presents Forest Service their final proposal for ski run and facility
expansion. Changes are based on field study and discussions with community.
JANUARY 1999
Legal Notice of Intent published in the Federal Register. Invitation to participate in planning process is
mailed to people and organizations who have expressed interest in this project.
Provide copies of MAA'S proposal to those who request it.
FEBRUARY/MARCH 1999
Conduct meetings and workshops to share field information gathered throughout the summer and fall
months of 1998.
Listen to and understand specific issues, concerns, and ideas that people have about this project and
combine with input from the Forest Service Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). This process will be used to
clearly and specifically define the issues that will drive the IDT's process of analyzing the "pros" and
"cons" of alternatives.
All input received since early 1998 will be used in this process.
Forest Service crafts alternatives from which a decision will be made. Thus far, two alternatives for full
analysis exist: MAA's 12/98 proposal and "no action."
MAY 1999
The DRAFT Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is published, which identifies the Forest
Supervisor's preferred alternative. A 45-day time period is provided to the public for review and
comment on the analysis and decision logic.
JUNE/JULY 1999
Rigorous scrutiny of public comments is incorporated into determining the final documentation and
ultimate decision.
AUGUST 1999
A FINAL Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision is published.
Decision may be initiated within 50 days from the date of the Record of Decision if an appeal to that
decision is not filed. If an appeal is filed, then a 45-day resolution process is initiated with these possible
results:
(a) The decision is modified or withdrawn.
(b) The decision stands and may proceed (unless a lawsuit is filed).
Mt.Ashland Ski Area Expansion Pmimt
Your initial comments will be most useful if received by February 19, 1999. For more information, please ,
contact Steve Johnson, Kristi Mastrofini, or Linda Duffy at the Ashland Ranger Station office.
Thank you for your time and interest.
IM GLADEN
orest Supervisor
Rogue River National Forest
Enclosures:
"Planning Process and Timeline"
"Project Area"
" C-6 Expansion Area" (as submitted to the Forest Service by Mt. Ashland Association)
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DRAFT
1999 - 2000 Strategic Plan
City of Ashland
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AND INVOLVEMENT
The City recognizes the value of citizen involvement and the-wealt4i e
information and resources that the citizens of Ashland possess.
1999 -2000 Goals
1. Enhance the City's web site to allow for auto-notification to citizens of
upcoming meeting, events, etc.
Increase the use of technology to encourage citizen participation.
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3. Develop a-eempFaheA&" public input process to be used to a greater or
lesser degree on all City projects that benefit from public participation.
4. Continue with the Citizens Academy; possibly do a similar program with other
City departments.
2000 -2001 Goals
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Ashland seeks to retain its natural beauty as it continues to grow and further
development. The City seeks to strike a balance between urbanization and
protecting air, water and noise pollution as well as protection from soil erosion
and loss of small creeks and wetlands.
1999 -2000 Goal
1. Prepare a riparian ordinance.
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2. Consider changing the water SDC back to amount of landscaping (??).
3. Review the Environmental Resources element of the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Establish an environmental liaison position to coordinate, promote and audit
municipal environmental initiatives; prepare and implement and periodically
review a sustainable development strategy for the City; assist in providing a
forum for urban environmental issues.
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HOUSING
The City has a responsibility to ensure that proper amounts of land are set aside
to accommodate the various housing needs in the City, and that its land
development ordinances are broad enough to allow for variation in housing type
and density.
1999 — 2000 Goals
1. Develop and implement a community land trust program to ensure that
affordable housing needs are met.
2. Evaluate the long-term issues associated with the increase in senior housing.
Review the health care overlay regulations to ensure they are consistent with
the long-term housing goals of the community.
3. Expand the UGB in order to add property to the City's inventory.
2000—2001 Goals
4. Review the City's SDC's on remodels to encourage redevelopment of
existing properties.
5. Encourage the redevelopment of existing structures.
6. Encourage smaller housing than the national norm.
ECONOMIC STRATEGY
The City seeks to provide opportunities for a variety of economic activities in the
City, while continuing to reaffirm the economic goals of Ashland citizens.
1 Economic development in Ashland should serve the purpose of maintaining and
V1A' improving the local quality of life.
1999— 2000 Goals
1. Develop printed materials that clearly outline the goals of the City of Ashland
which impact business relocation to/within the community. The goals of the
City are outlined in the comprehensive plan.
2. Review the City's land use ordinances to see if they are still meeting or will
meet the community needs/values for future businesses as it pertains to
parking requirements, environmental constraints (i.e. trees), structure size,
mixed use, landscaping and promoting alternative transportation.
3. Study the Portland living wage ordinance and present the findings to the City
Council.
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2000— 2001 Goals
4. Integrate the concept of living wage into the existing Economic element of
the City's comprehensive plan and develop policies for encouraging more
living-wage jobs in Ashland.
2001 and Beyond
5. Encourage new technologies and industries by pursuing development of
"smart parks" (i.e. high-tech commercial developments).
PUBLIC SERVICES
The City will provide a full range of public services that meet the needs of
r existing and future citizens.
1999 —2000 Goals
1. By June 1999 be Y2K ready regarding mission critical City services.
Additionally, plan an important role in educating the community regarding
Y21K issues.
2. Prepare an implementation plan for City Council for the TAP water pipeline
intertie project.
3. Prepare and present to City Council for adoption standards for the
construction of public buildings.
4. Improve the sound and video quality of the City Council chambers.
5. Install high-quality portable restrooms in the Calle area of Ashland Creek.
Work with Parks to develop a long-term solution to restroom availability in the
Plaza area.
6. Continue space-planning initiatives underway: Library, Fire Stations, and
Hillah Temple.
2000—2001 Goals
7. Develop regional partnerships for services such as dispatch,
telecommunications, building inspection, electrical, etc.
8. Budget for the replacement of the Hosler Dam penstock (hydro facility).
9. Develop a street improvement and financing plan.
10. Investigate the need for the Police to respond to "high-tech" crimes.
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11. Evaluate the leasing of fuel cells to electric customers.
12. Continue evaluating the acquisition of additional utilities, as they may
become available to the City.
2004 and Beyond
13. Evaluate the feasibility of improving the City's wastewater plant to level 4
treatment.
On-going Staff Priorities
14. Upgrades to AFN to remain competitive.
15. Acquisition of Buckhorn Springs hydro facility
16. Implementation of the Pavement Management System
17. GIS utility systems development; and GIS development in Community
Development
18. Improve flood management
19. Employee development and training
20. Solar generation and green power alternatives.
21. Use internal resources where appropriate versus consultants.
22. Review labor contracts to address escalating fringe benefits costs.
TRANSPORTATION & TRANSIT
To retain Ashland's small-town character while it grows, the City must proactively
plan for a transportation system that is integrated into the community and
enhances the livability, character and natural environment.
Transit
1999— 2000 Goal
1. Analyze service demand for transit services in the community. The analysis
should solicit information from the community on transit needs relating to:
work, school, recreation, shopping, worship and medical facilities. The
analysis should address what barriers exist that keep people from using
mass transit and should identify what measures the City could take to further
encourage the use of transit services.
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2000 — 2001 Goal
2. Develop a transit plan for the City of Ashland that meets the community's
needs and desires and provides for a method to pay for the services.
Parking
1999 — 2000 Goal
1. Update the downtown plan parking plan. The update should include analysis
on overall street design in the downtown (i.e. traffic flow), capacity and
efficiency of the existing streets for parking, evaluating a pay- for-parking
concept that outlines the impact on the downtown and adjacent
neighborhoods and addresses citizen parking versus tourist parking, and
evaluates the necessity of a parking structure.
2000—2001 Goal
2. Develop a parking plan for the downtown that addresses needs and desires
that provides for a method to pay for the improvements.
Bike and Pedestrian
1999 —2000 Goal
1. Consolidate existing City plans into a master plan for bike trail and sidewalk
construction improvements.
Transportation
1999 —2000 Goal
1. Develop an agreed upon, financially constrained 10-year plan for
transportation improvements. The plan should address the financial ability of
the City to pay for these projects.
2000 —2001 Goal
2. Adopt the 10-year transportation improvement plan.
Regional Transportation
1999 —2000 Goals
1. Study the feasibility of jurisdictional exchange for Highway 99 with the State
and present to the City Council.
2. Study the feasibility of jurisdictional exchange for County roadways in the
City with Jackson County and present to the City Council.
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2000 —2001 Goals
3. Study the feasibility of jurisdictional exchange for Highway 66 with the State
and present to the City Council.
4. Study the feasibility of jurisdictional exchange for County roadways in the
City with Jackson County and present to the City Council.
ENERGY, AIR AND WATER CONSERVATION
Ashland seeks to be a regional leader in the areas of energy, air and water
conservation. The City seeks to continue this leadership role in further
development of goals, policies and programs that encourage citizens to conserve
natural resources.
1999 —2000 Goals
1. Develop a plan to meet the water conservation goals adopted as part of the
1998 Water Study.
2. Continue to evaluate the addition of new programs to the City's conservation
efforts. Evaluate the feasibility of developing a recycling center at the south
end of town.
3. Develop incentives for businesses to recycle.
4. Develop a plan for City operations that helps to reduce overall air quality
issues in the region, such as implementation of alternative fuel vehicles.
2000 —2001 Goal
5. Develop long-term funding source for electric conservation programs
(possibly the system benefit charge).
PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND AESTHETICS
Ashland's character is intimately linked to its aesthetic resources, including its
vistas, trees, parks and open space lands. The City seeks to develop a program
that will preserve important open space and parkland, while accommodating
continuing urbanization.
1999— 2000 Goals
1. Evaluate the purchase of the Delatore property as part of the City's open
space program.
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2000 —2001 Goals
2. Encourage the Parks Commission to develop a long-term financial plan.
3. Establish a linear parks systems (def?).
4. The City shall encourage other governments to establish parks on the urban
fringe of the community.
5. The City shall provide recreation and leisure facilities and services that
encourage year-round use by adapting these facilities and services to the
changing seasons.
URBANIZATION
The City seeks to ensure an orderly transition of land from rural to urban uses.
1999 —2000 Goals
1. Accelerate the process of developing "smart growth" in Ashland (the City
cannot stop growth, but can insist on high quality, smart growth). Evaluate
the formation of a citizens committee to discover and develop workable ideas
for guiding, minimizing and mitigating the impacts of growth. <Create the
parking and transportation committee as proposed by the committee of 21.>
2. Develop a neighborhood planning process that address specific
neighborhood issues and desires and results in a customized plan.
HISTORICAL SITES AND STRUCTURES
Ashland seeks to preserve its rich history through the preservation of its
historical buildings and places.
1999—2000 Goals
1. .Encourage the displaying of historic photos in community buildings.
2. Ensure that all community owned historic buildings are properly maintained.
2000 —2001 Goals
3. Evaluate the feasibility of creating a City museum in the Haskins Garage on
41h St.
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REGIONAL STRATEGIES
Ashland seeks to develop unique partnerships with governments, non-profits and
the private sector to ensure that regional issues of importance to the City and the
region are addressed in a collaborative and effective way.
1999 —2000 Goals
1. Explore intergovernmental delivery of services.
2. Acknowledge and discuss the relationship between the Rogue Valley Civic
League's Blue Print document with the City's strategic plan. .
3. Conduct joint study sessions with other government bodies.
4. Evaluate the feasibility of sub-regional planning with nearby local
governments and service providers.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The City will be an accountable and effective steward of the public trust and
1 public resources. The City will provide equitable and efficient services to the
public through the efficient use of assets and resources.
1999 — 2000 Goals
1. The City will develop, implement and periodically review its financial
management strategy that addresses existing and potential revenue sources
to ensure that City revenues are balanced from property taxes, user fees,
grants, and other revenues.
2. Provide comprehensive information to the community on City budget and
financial issues to promote more thorough understanding of where the City
receives its funding and how it is spent.
3. Ensure that the City's budget is consistent with the strategic plan.
4. Establish a funding policy for the undergrounding of electric poles and lines.
SOCIAL & HUMAN SERVICES
To ensure that all people in Ashland live in a safe, strong, and caring community,
JA5-� the City seeks to enhance the quality of life and promote self-reliance, growth
and development of people. To these ends, the City will strive to provide
resources and services to meet basic human needs.
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1999 — 2000 Goal
1. Define the City's role and philosophy in the delivery of social and human
services programs.
2. Study the transit and transportation needs of the elderly and handicapped in
the community.
2000 — 2001 Goal
3. Based on the determination of the City's role in social and human service
delivery, develop a funding plan for community social services needs.
ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Our mission is to:
• Provide high quality, cost effective services
• Be responsive to community needs
• Be pro-active and innovative in meeting the needs of the community
• Engage employees in a collaborative partnership with management
• Promote community partnerships
Suggestions for inclusion in the plan:
1. Review of Ashland Municipal Code and re-codification.
2. Ensure that departments are coordinating properly to ensure that the goals
and objectives of the strategic plan are met.
3. Continue to prepare and update departmental strategic plans to be
consistent with the overall plan.
4. Form a Council committee to help plan future strategic planning processes
and to follow-up on outstanding issues relating to the plan.
5. The City Council shall regularly review and amend as necessary the
provisions of its strategic plan. The City shall plan for public participation as
part of the review process.
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